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Cerulean

Color of the Week! History, Interior Design and Color Palette

Oct 01, 2024
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This serene and refreshing shade of blue you see below, cerulean, is originally inspired by the sky itself!

Cerulean takes its name from nature—in this case, from the Latin word caeruleus, meaning "sky" or "heaven."

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A Brief History

Cerulean has been around for centuries, most famously used as a pigment in paintings and artwork during the Renaissance.

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